Moral Tribes, PG-13 And Gun Violence, First Kids: Smarter?

Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert talk about the pervailing "Us vs. Them" mentality in the world, discuss new findings on gun violence in PG-13 movies, and talk about a new study which suggests first children are smarter than their younger siblings.

A new study says the amount of gun violence in PG-13 movies has risen dramatically, and is now at the point where it exceeds the level in R films. The co-author of the study talks about the impact this is having on younger viewers.

A new study says first-born children have higher IQs and perform better than their younger sibling. The Atlantic's business editor explains the different theories economists have reviewed on why this is, and which one the economists behind this study chose.

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